Asiaephorus extremus explained

Asiaephorus extremus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known from Mindanao in the Philippines.^[1]

The wingspan is about 16 mm. Adults are on wing in August.

Etymology

The name expresses the very long cucullar process in the male genitalia.

Notes and References

1. http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/44284 Review of the Pterophoridae (Lepidoptera) from the Philippines